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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,475.96, 8,212.22 and 1,777.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,475.96, 8,212.22 and 1,777.34 is: 2,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,475.96 : 8,212.22 = 1,777.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,475.96/8,212.22 = 1,777.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,475.96x = 8,212.22 × 1,777.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,475.96x = 14,595,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,595,907.09/5,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,665.45

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